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I've done both my girl with no epi.... Meditation, focus on different sounds keep your mind not on the pain as much as possible! There are also a few pressure points ur so can do to help relieve some pain. And remember there is other forms of pain meds besides an epi you can look at them as an option as well!

Not to be mean, but to be blunt... If you are already tellings yourself that you have a low pain tolerance and that you will need an epidural then you're already psyching yourself out :(

POSITIVE thoughts!!! You've got this, you can do this! If this is something you are passionate about, then give it your best try! I've had two natural births and normally I have an insanely low pain tolerance. Once labor hits though, I almost get a high off of feeling like superwoman. Yes it hurts like hell but if you just hunker down and do it, see it as a temporary situation, research some pain tolerance techniques, there is not a reason why you can't do it! One thing I will say though, is that sometimes things don't go as planned.. If you feel like you need the epidural, go for it. It's your birth!! :)

For pain management, I had my husband give me massages, I walked around almost constantly, got in the shower, only got into bed as needed for monitoring.

Not to be mean, but to be blunt... If you are already tellings yourself that ...

Posted
05/22/2014

Not to be mean, but to be blunt... If you are already tellings yourself that you have a low pain tolerance and that you will need an epidural then you're already psyching yourself out :(

POSITIVE thoughts!!! You've got this, you can do this! If this is something you are passionate about, then give it your best try! I've had two natural births and normally I have an insanely low pain tolerance. Once labor hits though, I almost get a high off of feeling like superwoman. Yes it hurts like hell but if you just hunker down and do it, see it as a temporary situation, research some pain tolerance techniques, there is not a reason why you can't do it! One thing I will say though, is that sometimes things don't go as planned.. If you feel like you need the epidural, go for it. It's your birth!! :)

For pain management, I had my husband give me massages, I walked around almost constantly, got in the shower, only got into bed as needed for monitoring.

I know, I really need to work on NOT psyching myself out. I am a FTM, I think that is why I am so scared-everything is so new.

Tell yourself you can do it... You can... Don't be afraid to move around and try different positions. Lying on your back is NOT a good birthing position, for me it made me shake uncontrollably... When I got on my side or all fours the pain was cut in half...

Focus on the time between the contractions and lock on them to rest... It's just for a few seconds, but it really can help...

Have someone there who will advocate for you and let you know you're okay... My nurses were also midwives, and they were amazing. So good to have someone there who isn't phased by any of it, and will tell you it's all normal. Because it won't feel normal!

Every Birth Is So Different. Yours May Be Short N Easy...Or Not. Whatever Happens..Do What Yo Feel Is Right For You...And If You Decide You Want Pain Help..dont Feel Guilty. My BirtSs Are Long And I Birth Sunny Side Up Aka Back Labor..I Go StraiTheght For Epidural..I have Some Friends That BirtH the Right Way And Pretty Quick..So Pain Tolerance Was Ok For Them. Some My Friends Also Took Extensive Classes On How To BirthW No Pain Meds..

Also, I am curious-how often are nurses going to have to be coming in the room most likely? I think I would do best with pain if it was just my hubby and I (Most of the time) unless a nurse is absolutely needed.

If you can afford it hire a doula. They are amazing help for natural labor. They will coach you and massage you and use different techniques to help ease the process. They will also be an advocate for you.

I am going with a low cost doula through a doula training school. It's. 300 out of pocket but I feel like it's absolutely necessary for me.

Thanks everyone!
Also, I am curious-how often are nurses going to have to be ...

Posted
05/23/2014

Thanks everyone!

Also, I am curious-how often are nurses going to have to be coming in the room most likely? I think I would do best with pain if it was just my hubby and I (Most of the time) unless a nurse is absolutely needed.

You know you don't have to labor at the hospital right? I mean it's up to you but rushing to the hospital may be more tempting to get an epi cuz you know it's available immediately. I'm not sure how far you ate from the hospital but if you are 30 min or less then you may want to consider laboring in the comfort of your home. Just a thought.

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